46°58′19″N 123°47′53″W / 46.972°N 123.798°W Grays Harbor Historical Seaport Authority, also known as Grays Harbor Historical Seaport is a government authority created in 1986 by the city of Aberdeen, Washington, as a 501(c)(3) corporation.[1] It was created to commemorate Washington's centennial of statehood. Operations began in 1987 with the purpose of building and operating a full-scale reproduction of the 18th-century brig Lady Washington. Additional goals were to build and operate a maritime museum to promote tourism and economic development in the Grays Harbor area, and to provide educational programs for schools and communities.
The authority owns and operates a fleet of vessels.
Current vessels:
Former vessels:
The Seaport Landing is a 38-acre riverfront property formerly used as a sawmill by Weyerhaeuser and donated to GHHSA in 2013. Plans are to build a mixed-use waterfront development with six major project elements [4]
Addressing the impacts resulting from over 100 years of industrial use. Notably diesel and oil in groundwater, shoreline hazardous waste and wood waste accumulation.[5][6]
An interactive learning center designed for school age children and families to learn about the maritime history and ecology of Grays Harbor.
Multi-purpose trail with activity nodes and interpretive elements that integrates habitat enhancement along the shoreline.
Riverfront accommodations for tourists and dining for visitors and locals.
Construction of a floating dock adjacent to an existing fixed pier to improve accessibility to the tall ships during the range of tides. Creation of a public boat launch operated by the city of Aberdeen.
Renovation of existing industrial building for use as a maritime trade school in partnership with Grays Harbor Community College.[7]